Fire doors are specially designed doors that play a critical role in passive fire protection within buildings.
They are engineered to withstand fire and prevent its spread from one area to another, thus maintaining safe escape routes and protecting property.
Fire doors are an integral part of a building’s fire safety strategy, ensuring that occupants have enough time to evacuate and that emergency responders can access the building safely.
Fire Resistance Rating: Fire doors are rated based on the duration they can withstand fire exposure, typically ranging from 30 to 120 minutes (e.g., FD30, FD60, FD90, FD120). The rating indicates the door’s ability to contain fire and smoke within a designated period, allowing occupants to evacuate and minimising damage.
Smoke Seals: Many fire doors are equipped with intumescent strips or smoke seals that expand when exposed to heat, preventing smoke from passing through gaps around the door edges.
Durable Construction: Fire doors are constructed from materials like solid timber, steel, or composite materials that are resistant to fire. They often have a core that provides additional fire resistance.
Automatic Closers: To ensure they remain closed during a fire, fire doors often have automatic closing mechanisms, which help in maintaining the integrity of fire compartments.
Fire doors are crucial in various settings, including:
Commercial Buildings: Offices, shopping centres, and factories use fire doors to protect assets and ensure employee safety.
Residential Buildings: Apartments and homes incorporate fire doors to enhance safety and meet building regulations.
Public Spaces: Schools, hospitals, airports, and other public buildings require fire doors to safeguard large numbers of occupants and maintain effective evacuation routes.
Industrial Facilities: Factories and warehouses rely on fire doors to contain fires and protect valuable equipment and inventory.
At Latimer Fire Protection Ltd, we provide comprehensive fire door services that include supply, installation, maintenance, and inspection, ensuring your building meets the highest safety standards.
Assessment and Consultation: We start with a detailed assessment of your building’s layout and fire safety needs. Our experts consult with you to determine the best fire door solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Supply and Installation: We supply and install a wide range of fire doors that meet British Standards (BS 476 Part 22) and comply with the latest fire safety regulations. Our skilled technicians ensure precise installation, maintaining the integrity and functionality of each fire door.
Maintenance and Inspections: Regular maintenance and inspections are essential to ensure fire doors function correctly. We provide scheduled inspections and maintenance services to identify and rectify any issues, ensuring your fire doors remain in optimal condition.
Upgrades and Replacements: If your current fire doors do not meet regulatory standards or show signs of wear, we offer upgrades and replacements to enhance your building’s fire safety measures.
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